Central Bank of Ireland Markets Update Issue 13 2020 - 23 November 2020 Central Bank of Ireland Central Bank publishes the thirty-sixth Edition of the Central Bank AIFMD Q&A The Central Bank publishes Consultation Paper 132, “Guidance on Share Class Features of Closed-Ended QIAIFs” Closing Date for Submissions to Central Register of Beneficial Ownership for Certain Financial Vehicles ('CFV') - 25 December 2020 A financial sector better serving citizens and the economy: the role of Supervisory Inspections in driving improvements - Gerry Cross, Director of Policy and Risk and Investment Banking Supervision (Interim) Remarks at the Irish Funds Annual Global Funds Conference - Director General Derville Rowland “Sustainable Finance: the changing regulatory landscape” - Gerry Cross, Director of Financial Regulation: Policy & Risk European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) ESMA consults on supervisory fees for Data Reporting Services Providers ESMA consults on derogation criteria for Data Reporting Services Providers ESMA publishes first overview of the size and structure of EU securities markets EU derivative clearing showed strong growth in 2019 ESMA identifies costs and performance and data quality as new Union Strategic Supervisory Priorities ESMA tells fund managers to improve readiness for future adverse shocks ESMA publishes first report on use of sanctions under the AIFMD ESMA publishes third annual report on use of sanctions for UCITS ESMA sees potential for sudden reversal in investors’ risk assessment ESMA publishes translations for Guidelines on securitisation repository data completeness and consistency thresholds ESMA releases Report on post trade risk reduction services ESMA updates Brexit statements for the end of UK transition period ESMA consults on guidance for funds’ marketing communications ESMA issues latest double volume cap data ESMA updates Q&As for prospectus and transparency rules linked to Brexit ESMA seeks experts in corporate finance to join its industry advisory group ESMA consults on MiFID II/ MiFIR obligations on Market Data Please note that this Markets Update is intended to be a general summary only and does not purport to constitute an interpretation of, or the Central Bank’s position on, any of the legislative provisions, rules, requirements or guidance referenced herein. In case of any doubt, you should refer to the relevant legislative provision, rule, requirement or guidance document as applicable. The staff of the Central Bank are not authorised and cannot give you legal advice; you should seek this from your own legal advisor, if required.